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Islington Golf Club is an easy escape from the hustle of the downtown scene.
"Islington: Forgiveness is found on its fairways and penance begins on its greens." ~ Ian Andrew, Golf Course Architect
Once they reach the green, they find what makes Islington GC a great golf course. The greens are steep, firm and fast, which places a higher premium on the approach shots and putting. Higher handicaps can still run the ball onto the front as Stanley Thompson intended, but rounds are definitely made or lost on those rolling greens."
The following edited extract is from Stanley Thompson and Icons of Canada by James M. Harris: “Three Toronto realtors developed Islington GC, Etobicoke in 1923. Because they were so certain of success they deviated from the standard practice and had Stanley Thompson build the golf course before they had raised funds from prospective members.
Feb 22, 2007 · Review: Islington Golf Club (Stanley Thompson); Toronto, Ontario Some have argued there are three tiers of Stanley Thompson golf courses. The first is obvious — the so-called “Big Five,” — that includes Highlands Links, Jasper, Banff, Capilano and St. George’s.
Islington, Ontario. Islington Golf Course was an early assignment for Stanley Thompson. Although there has been minor alteration in the hole sequence over the years, the course plays close to its original design. Regardless of their level of play, golfers find the course challenging yet playable.
Islington Golf Club. 45 Riverbank Dr Islington, Ontario, Canada M9A 5B8. Phone (s): Fax: Website: islingtongolfclub.com. Tee times in this area. The 18-hole Islington Golf Club in Islington, ON is a private golf course that opened in 1923.
